Do It Yourself RV: Must-eat foods in all 50 states

Some people travel far and wide for a taste of regional dishes. From burritos in California to lobster in Maine, there’s no better way to get the lay of the land than by chowing down on the regional specialty.

For the very best in every state, this handy guide of must-eat foods will help steer you, and your stomach, in the right direction.

Alabama: Fried Green Tomatoes

The Southern dish of fresh green tomatoes fried in cornmeal went mainstream when the novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café became a hit movie. Visit the original Whistle Stop Cafe (Irondale Cafe) and chow down on a plate of you own.